Format for a Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Introduction (3-5 sentences)
Provide the background and context of the speech
Last sentence of the introduction must be your THESIS STATEMENT
Thesis = Speaker + Audience + Purpose + Rhetorical Strategies
Body Paragraph 1 – Explanation of Rhetorical Strategy 1
Topic sentence – Clearly state the rhetorical strategy you are focusing on in this
body paragraph.
First evidence/example of the rhetorical strategy from speech
Commentary – This is your analysis, interpretation, insight, explanation of
how this example helps support the speakers purpose
You should have two sentences of commentary for each example/quote from speech.
Second evidence/example of the rhetorical strategy from speech
Commentary – This is your analysis, interpretation, insight, explanation of
how this example helps support the speakers purpose
You should have two sentences of commentary for each example/quote from speech.
Concluding Sentence – Finish the paragraph by connecting the rhetorical strategy
to the speakers purpose
Body Paragraph 2 – Explanation of Rhetorical Strategy 2
Topic sentence – Clearly state the rhetorical strategy you are focusing on in this
body paragraph.
First evidence/example of the rhetorical strategy from speech
Commentary – This is your analysis, interpretation, insight, explanation of
how this example helps support the speakers purpose
You should have two sentences of commentary for each example/quote from speech.
Second evidence/example of the rhetorical strategy from speech
Commentary – This is your analysis, interpretation, insight, explanation of
how this example helps support the speakers purpose
You should have two sentences of commentary for each example/quote from speech.
Concluding Sentence – Finish the paragraph by connecting the rhetorical strategy
to the speakers purpose
Conclusion (3-5 sentences)
Rephrase thesis statement
Give your final thought, comment, connection to the speech
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